Most charitable U.S. cities

'Tis the season for giving thanks. The Chronicle of Philanthropy analyzed tax data on charitable contributions to determine which 20 U.S. cities dig the deepest for those less fortunate.

17. (tie) Riverside, Calif.

Giving rate: 3 percent

Change since 2006: -0.7 percent

17. (tie) Richmond, Va.

Giving rate: 3 percent

Change since 2006: -6.7 percent

17. (tie) Raleigh-Cary, N.C.

Giving rate: 3 percent

Change since 2006: -7.4 percent

17. (tie) Miami-Fort Lauderdale

Giving rate: 3 percent

Change since 2006: +3.1 percent

14. (tie) Kansas City, Mo.

Giving rate: 3.1 percent

Change since 2006: -1.6 percent

14. (tie) Orlando, Fla.

Giving rate: 3.1 percent

Change since 2006: +4 percent

14. (tie) San Antonio

Giving rate: 3.1 percent

Change since 2006: -2.8 percent

11. (tie) Louisville, Ky.

Giving rate: 3.2 percent

Change since 2006: -3.3 percent

11. (tie) Houston

Giving rate: 3.2 percent

Change since 2006: +1.6 percent

11. (tie) Indianapolis

Giving rate: 3.2 percent

Change since 2006: +5.2 percent

10. Virginia Beach, Va.

Giving rate: 3.3 percent

Change since 2006: -6.1 percent

9. Charlotte, N.C.

Giving rate: 3.4 percent

Change since 2006: -5.5 percent

8. Dallas-Fort Worth

Giving rate: 3.6 percent

Change since 2006: +4.6 percent

7. Oklahoma City

Giving rate: 3.7 percent

Change since 2006: -1.6 percent

6. Jacksonville, Fla.

Giving rate: 3.8 percent

Change since 2006: +8.7 percent

5. Nashville, Tenn.

Giving rate: 3.9 percent

Change since 2006: +4.8 percent

4. Atlanta

Giving rate: 4 percent

Change since 2006: +6.5 percent

3. Birmingham, Ala.

Giving rate: 4.8 percent

Change since 2006: +1.7 percent

2. Memphis, Tenn.

Giving rate: 5.1 percent

Change since 2006: +6.7 percent

1. Salt Lake City

Giving rate: 5.4 percent

Change since 2006: +2.6 percent

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